Our 2026 meetings  include a mix of basic and intermediate topics, covering DNA testing, tools, and analysis, and maybe even a speaker or two. We encourage members to contribute to our meetings, share problems you need help resolving, or present your research and discoveries. Contact us at dna@aagensoc.org and we’ll put you on the schedule.

Have you wondered how you can harness AI to break through brick walls in your family history research?  Join us as Mark Thompson discusses some of the newest technological tools you can use on your genealogy journey.

This presentation will provide a deep dive into discovering and researching your revolutionary ancestors. It will cover the top resources, strategies, websites, libraries, archives, and organizations for learning more about your ancestors at our nation’s founding.

Curious about your family history? Join us at the Busch Library (1410 West Street, Annapolis) on Saturday, May 9 from 1:00–4:00 pm and get one-on-one guidance from experienced genealogists with the Anne Arundel Genealogical Society. Whether you're just starting out or hitting a brick wall, we're here to help! 

Unlock the secrets of the world’s largest subject index to genealogy and local history periodicals. Since its inception in 1986, the Periodical Source Index (PERSI) has been an essential brick wall breaker for researchers, yet it often remains a mystery to the average user. 

Join us in celebrating the spirit of the 7 Celtic Nations at the 47th Annual Celtic Festival! Experience traditional Celtic music, food, dance, crafts and sports in an old world setting. On Clan Row, more than 20 clans and societies share their Celtic heritage. Anne Arundel Genealogical Society members provide genealogy information and guidance all day!

Our 2026 meetings include a mix of basic and intermediate topics, covering DNA testing, tools, and analysis, and maybe even a speaker or two. We encourage members to contribute to our meetings, share problems you need help resolving, or present your research and discoveries. Contact us at dna@aagensoc.org and we’ll put you on the schedule.

Gene Major’s presentation, “Identifying the Revolutionary War Father of Clarissa Fox of Anne Arundel County, Maryland,” examines a compelling research question: Was Clarissa Fox the daughter of Sgt. Anthony Fox, a “meritorious” Revolutionary War soldier of the 6th Maryland Regiment?

Curious about your family history? Join us at the Busch Library in Annapolis on the second Saturday of each month to talk with genealogists from the Anne Arundel Genealogical Society.  Let us help you with your family history journey. Great for beginners and advanced genealogists alike!